Course Objective
- Describe evidence documenting major health challenges facing immigrants in the United States
- Explain the pathways by which immigration policy can influence the health of immigrant populations
- Identify specific strategies that state and local health agencies can adopt to improve health for immigrant populations
- Describe at least three specific local or state initiatives designed to improve the health of immigrant populations that could be adapted to the participant’s community
- Explain how LHDs can leverage “upstream” strategies, including partnering with other agencies, social movements and community organizations, to design implement these initiative
Date: August 4, 2017
Presenter:
Nicholas Freudenberg
Distinguished Professor of Public Health
City University of New York School of Public Health
Emily Franzosa
Senior Researcher
City University of New York School of Public Health
Eleni Murphy
MPH Candidate
City University of New York School of Public Health
This self-paced, interactive module prepares public health professionals working in state and local health departments to develop or support health care, social services, and public health programs to protect the health of immigrants. This session begins with an introduction to immigration policy and its relationship to health as well as local strategies to protect immigrant health. Next, learns will explore three case studies that highlight real policy changes governments have implemented to create more immigrant inclusive communities. During these case studies, learners will have time to reflect on ways their organization can partner with government agencies to support immigration health.
